Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed the double signing of goalkeepers John Ruddy and Joao Virginia as part of their summer rebuilding effort. Both players featured in the latest Wolves Express episode, where they discussed their motivations for joining the club and head coach Cesar Peixoto outlined how each will contribute to the squad.
What did John Ruddy say about his return to Molineux?
Ruddy spoke about how straightforward it was to rejoin Wolves after four years away, having previously spent five seasons at the club between 2017 and 2022. He expressed excitement about contributing to the group and bringing his experience to the dressing room, noting his familiarity with the Black Country environment and the expectations at Molineux.
What did Joao Virginia say about joining Wolves?
Virginia explained that he wanted to join the Old Gold after turning out against Wolves at Molineux during his time with Arsenal and Everton. He highlighted his desire to be back in England and emphasized his hunger to succeed, adding that he sees himself as a quality addition who can compete for a starting spot in the goalkeeping department.
What did the head coach and technical director say about the signings?
Cesar Peixoto stated that Ruddy will bring a big presence to the dressing room with his vast experience and knowledge of Wolves, while Virginia will add hunger and quality in net. Technical director Matt Jackson explained that the decision to shake up the goalkeeping group was made to add depth and competition, with both signings aimed at strengthening the squad ahead of the Championship campaign.
Currently sidelined: Kieran Trippier, Yerson Mosquera. These additions come as Wolves look to build on their recent form, with the squad now featuring increased competition in goal as they prepare for upcoming fixtures that can be followed on our fixtures page. The club continues to integrate new faces into the setup as they aim to push for promotion this season.
